1 TBS butter (soft) 1/2 cup + 3 TBS sugar 5 eggs, separated 1/3 cup orange zest 2 TBS orange liqueur Heat oven to 450 Butter souffle ramekins, sprinkle 1 TBS sugar Beat yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, zest, liqueur Beat whites, 2 TBS sugar Fold yolk mixture into white mixture, divide among ramekins Bake for […]
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1/2 cup butter, room temp 1 cup sugar, granulated 1/4 cup sugar, dark brown 1 large egg, room temp 1 TBS vanilla extract 1 tsp salt, coarse 1/4 tsp baking soda 1.5 cups flour 1/2 cup M&Ms, coarsely chopped Heat oven to 350, line 2 sheet pans w/parchment Whisk together by hand butter, sugar, egg, […]
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Apple/Walnut Cake
1 cup sugar 1 cup flour 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 2 cups chopped unpeeled apples 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg 1/4 cup salad oil 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp baking soda powdered sugar (optional) Heat oven to 350. Butter an 8×8 baking dish. Combine “dry” ingredients (sugar, flour, nuts, apples, cinnamon, […]
½ cup vegetable oil ¼ cup lime juice ½ tsp coarse salt 2 cups thinly sliced unripe peach 2 finely chopped Serrano chiles Whisk oil, lime juice, and salt until emulsified Toss peach slices and chiles with dressing Cover and chill Serve with soft cheese
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Lemon Semifreddo
1 cup sugar ½ cup + 1 TBS lemon juice 2 TBS water 6 egg yolks zest of 3 lemons ½ tsp vanilla 1½ cups heavy cream prepare loaf pan combine sugar, 1 TBS lemon juice, and water in small saucepan, cook over medium heat to 250 deg. whisk egg yolks until thick and pale, […]
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Honey Semifreddo with Toasted Almonds
1/2 cup honey 8 egg yolks 1 cup heavy cream Chopped toasted almonds, to serve Spritz 9×5 loaf pan with water, line with plastic wrap overlapping long sides Heat honey in small saucepan over medium heat to 240 Beat eggs at low speed while streaming in honey, until mixture is pale and double in volume […]
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Hot Fudge for Ice Cream
1/4 cup Dutch process coccoa 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup finely chopped bittersweet chocolate (preferably 70% cacao) 1/4 boiling water Combine dry ingredients. Add water an let sit 2 minutes. Stir and serve.
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Chipotle Flourless Chocolate Cake
INGREDIENTS 10 oz. semisweet chocolate, roughly chopped 7 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into pieces 5 large eggs, room temperature 1 cup of sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder Dash of cayenne pepper Pinch of salt PROCEDURE Preheat oven to 350. Grease 9″ springform pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray. Melt the […]
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Vanilla Ice Cream
1 cup heavy cream 1 cup milk 1/3 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1 pinch salt Combine all ingredients and freeze in ice cream maker.
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Chocolate Fondant
2 oz bittersweet chocolate 4-1/2 TBS unsalted butter 2 eggs 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup sifted flour Preheat oven to 450F. Melt chocolate and butter. Blend eggs and sugar, then chocolate and butter, then flour. Pour into individual ramekins and bake 10-12 minutes.
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Cherry Sorbet
2 heaping cups pitted cherries 3⁄4 cup sugar (or honey to taste) 2 ⁄3 cup water While one person pits the cherries, another can combine sugar and water in a saucepan over low heat. Stir until the sugar has dissolved completely (syrup will be clear at this point) and allow the mixture to cool. When […]
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Moscato-Poached Pears with Gorgonzola Dolce
4 semi-firm, ripe pears (preferably Anjou or Comice) 1 lemon, juice and zest cut into wide strips 1 1/2 cups Moscato or sweet Italian dessert wine, such as vin santo or Dindarello 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 8-12 ounces Gorgonzola dolce, room temperature What to do: 1. Peel pears, leaving stems intact. Rub flesh with […]
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Philadelphia Classic Cheesecake
time prep: 20 min total: 5 hr 45 min servings total: 16 servings what you need 1-1/2 cups HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Crumbs 3 Tbsp. sugar 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted 4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 4 eggs make it HEAT oven to 325°F. […]
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Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar & Pepper
Strawberries combined with balsamic vinegar is a classic Italian dessert and presumes a mellow, aged balsamic. However, if you are using an unaged balsamic, begin by adding 1 teaspoon of vinegar, then tasting and adding more if desired. The amount of vinegar you use will also depend on the sweetness of the berries. Serving suggestion: […]
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Tarte Tatin
Short Paste 1 cup flour 1 TB sugar 1/8 tsp salt 4 TB chlled butter 1.5 TB chilled shortening 2-3 TB chilled water Form dough, chill Apple Peel and slice apples, sprinkle with sugar Butter baking dish Layer sugar, apple, melted butter, apple melted butter, sugar Top with short paste, slash Bake at […]
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Plum Dessert
Use any variety of plum – all will work – the Black Friar variety produces a dark red sauce. Cut the plums in half and remove the seed. Place in sauce pan and add water to cover the bottom of the pan, approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep. Sprinkle sugar over prunes […]
2-3 firm but ripe Bosc pears, halved and cored 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4-1/2 lb. Manchego cheese or fresh goat cheese, cut into 4-6 pieces. I used 12 month old aged Manchego 1/4 cup honey (not solid. needs to be able to pour) Fresh ground pepper Put a rack into […]
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Easy Apple Strudel
Easy Apple Strudel Prep Time: 30 Minutes Ready In: 1 Hour 10 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 INGREDIENTS: 1 Granny Smith apple – peeled, cored and coarsely shredded 3 Granny Smith apples – peeled, cored and sliced 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup golden raisins 1 sheet […]
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Fruit Cobbler
7 cups fresh prepared fruit 3/4 cup sugar (depending on sweetness of fruit) 2 Tbsp lemon juice 4 Tbsp butter (1/2 stick or 1/4 cup) 1 cup flour 2 Tbsp sugar 1/4 tsp salt 2 tsp baking powder 4 Tbsp butter, chilled 6 Tbsp milk Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place the prepared fruit in […]
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Fruit Crisp
5 cups prepared fresh fruit 3/4 cup flour 1 cup sugar (about, depending on sweetness of fruit) 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup butter, cut into small pieces Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously butter a 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Spread the fruit in the baking dish. Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. […]